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27. You'll do what is best for Biff. In the end, that's all we can do,

Reply to mopinko (Original post)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 07:45 PM

Jan 15

If he can be cured of his current situation and live pain free, I will be so happy for you both.

But that isn't always the way it ends up.

We have loved and cared for them and at some point, it's time to let them go so they no longer suffer.

It's tough, I know. My heart goes out to you and Biff.

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my poor old man. [View all] mopinko Jan 15 OP

So sorry, we are never ready for this. You've done good though. Walleye Jan 15 #1

i'm so gratefully i ca afford to do whatever can b done. mopinko Jan 15 #4

Bladder infections are VERY painful. CousinIT Jan 15 #2

i never have and never will leave a dog alone at the end. mopinko Jan 15 #5

dog lover here also. dwp6577 Jan 15 #8

I'm sorry, mopinko. My own girl is just a few months shy of 14, but despite all the best/latest treatments I use hlthe2b Jan 15 #3

their short lifespan is their only flaw. i've been lucky. mopinko Jan 15 #7

So sorry. sinkingfeeling Jan 15 #6

Hi Mo, I'm so sorry your boy is not well. He's very fortunate to have ended up with you Ziggysmom Jan 15 #9

it cd b something treatable. mopinko Jan 15 #11

I'll be thinking of you both. So sorry that biff is ill. Take care. HeartsCanHope Jan 15 #10

Rudyard Kipling wrote a poem about how hard it is to let go biophile Jan 15 #12

links worked fine. ty. mopinko Jan 15 #13

I agree that they are worth it biophile Jan 16 #32

Very sad. Joinfortmill Jan 15 #14

sad to hear - take care of your best buddy bluboid Jan 15 #15

Healing vibes on the way to you & Biff SheltieLover Jan 15 #16

Yeah thats one of Figarosmom Jan 15 #17

Sending prayers to you and to Bif. skylucy Jan 15 #18

I am so sorry. LoisB Jan 15 #19

It's a sad time. Our Lab went to doggie Heaven at 14. surfered Jan 15 #20

Sending you and your dog vibes for healing Wicked Blue Jan 15 #21

Do not give up hope yet. StarryNite Jan 15 #22

I'm so sorry 😢 mountain grammy Jan 15 #23

Our cat, Calvin is 13 mgardener Jan 15 #24

Hope it can be resolved. So hard. I've laid 5 to rest and it's excruciatingly painful every time. They are family. Evolve Dammit Jan 15 #25

Sending hugs and kind thoughts for you and your little buddy. 🩷 MLAA Jan 15 #26

You'll do what is best for Biff. In the end, that's all we can do, Fla Dem Jan 15 #27

I'm so sorry, Mo. highplainsdem Jan 15 #28

I hope your best Buddy gets well soon. mercuryblues Jan 15 #29

Holding you both in love and light for best possible outcome. niyad Jan 15 #30

I know, it's the harshest thing when it comes time wendyb-NC Jan 15 #31

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